About the Episode
Our latest History Lesson subject is British singer-songwriter, Ian Dury, who rose to fame in the late 1970s punk and new wave era. Dury, who had polio, is covered in detail, including his life, work, and the condition itself. The hosts also delve into the history of polio, its symptoms, and treatments, highlighting the controversial methods of the past and the significant contributions of Elizabeth Kenny. The episode concludes with Dury’s musical career, his provocative song “Spasticus Autisticus,” and his impact on British culture.
Transcript of this episode
Resources
Spasticus Autisticus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKnBgJG9A8E
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Dury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tqEG5ckUF – Graeae Theatre Company performing at the 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blockheads
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